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CEFS news, announcements, press releases and media coverage.
Silvopasture getting closer look in Southeast
Dr. Alan Franzluebbers didn’t go looking for silvopasture; the practice was waiting for him. The research ecologist relocated four years ago to a position with North Carolina State University’s Department of Soil Science. Having researched pasture systems for more than a decade in Georgia, Franzluebbers inherited a silvopasture study already underway at the Center for Environmental Farming Systems in Goldsboro.
Raleigh’s Well Fed Community Garden nourishes the body and soul
"Raleigh's Well Fed Community Garden nourishes the body and soul," by Brian Adornetto, WRAL
CEFS Welcomes Dr. Chyi Lyi (Kathleen) Liang as New Co-Director from N.C. A&T
August 22, 2016: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: JJ Richardson, CEFS Website and Communications Manager, 919-889-8219 or jblevinr@ncsu.edu Raleigh, NC: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems is excited to welcome its new Co-Director from North [...]
CEFS Announces Recipients of Inaugural Graduate Student Fellowships
August 11, 2016: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Nancy Creamer, CEFS Director: 919-515-9447 or nancy_creamer@ncsu.edu Raleigh, NC: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems (CEFS) has announced the first recipients of its Graduate Student Fellowships. The [...]
Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Food Youth Initiative Wins NC State University’s Opal Mann Green Engagement Award
August 9, 2016: For Immediate Release Media Contact: Tes Thraves, CEFS Youth and Community-Based Food Systems Coordinator, tes_thraves@ncsu.edu or 919-619-8897 Raleigh, NC: The Center for Environmental Farming Systems’ Food Youth Initiative (FYI) has been awarded the [...]
How to Cover the “Buy Local” Movement
"How to Cover the 'Buy Local' Movement," by Lindsey Wisniewski, Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism
FoodCorps FoodTalks at Farm to Fork 2016
Three service members from FoodCorps NC gave brief "FoodTalks" at the 2016 Farm to Fork; listen to their stories about their experiences with kids, gardens, and cooking food.
At Farm to Fork, Former Obama Chef Sam Kass Serves Up Far More than Just Food
"At Farm to Fork, Former Obama Chef Sam Kass Serves Up Far More than Just Food," by Emma Laperruque, Indy Week
Andrea Reusing joins White House chef Sam Kass for farm-to-fork dinner
"Andrea Reusing joins White House chef Sam Kass for farm-to-fork dinner," by Matt Lardie, The News & Observer
Interview: Andrea Reusing Talks the Transformation of Local Food
"Interview: Andrea Reusing Talks the Transformation of Local Food," by Emma Laperruque, Indy Week